On this day in 1995, the first planet outside our solar system that orbits a star similar to our Sun was ...

On this day in 1995, the first planet outside our solar system that orbits a star similar to our Sun was discovered. The star in question is 51 Pegasi, which is located some 50.9 light years away from ...

On this day in 1928, Chiang Kai-shek became the leader of the Chinese nationalist state. This term includ ...

On this day in 1928, Chiang Kai-shek became the leader of the Chinese nationalist state. This term includes the area under the control of the nationalist Kuomintang movement, which encompassed the cen ...

Egyptian president Sadat was a thorn in the side of Arab ultra-nationalists due to his peacemaking action ...

Egyptian president Sadat was a thorn in the side of Arab ultra-nationalists due to his peacemaking actions in Palestine. For his efforts in reconciling the Arabs and Jews, he was even awarded the Nobe ...

On this day in 1683, German immigrants founded the first larger German settlement in North America – Germ ...

On this day in 1683, German immigrants founded the first larger German settlement in North America – Germantown, Pennsylvania. That town has since merged with Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsyl ...

Nazi physician Leonardo Conti died on this day in 1945. He is most known for holding the high-ranking tit ...

Nazi physician Leonardo Conti died on this day in 1945. He is most known for holding the high-ranking title of “Reich Health Leader” during Hitler's time in power. Conti was of mixed Italian-German de ...